PROJECT OFFICER

Full Job Description

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service: Experience in working in support of programs in support of Special Operations Forces (SOF) and/or other sensitive programs; Experience with test planning and operational testing of equipment and/or systems for acquisition; Experience managing Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) or similar agreements, and; Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) experience.

(Experience must be clearly demonstrated in your resume.) You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: Directly led support to Special Operations Forces (SOF) and/or other sensitive programs; Experience creating test and assessment design, planning and operational testing of equipment and/or systems for acquisition in direct support of fielding and deployment releases (F&DR); Experience creating and managing Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) or similar agreements, and; Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) experience (Experience must be clearly demonstrated in your resume.) Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

As a PROJECT OFFICER at the GS-0301-12/13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Project Officer serves as a RD-TSX focal point for SOF and other sensitive clients of assigned assessment projects to support planning, managing, and execution from approval throughout closeout.

Conducts assessments of SOF radios, EW and IW technology assessments, communication system assessments, risk management assessments, Special Studies, and assessment types defined by government client requirements.

Develops Client Requirement Documents (CRDs) to articulate client/warfighter needs and address Program Manager and senior leadership comments.

Develops and conducts various project related briefings to senior leadership, to include Technical Roundtables (TRT), Event Execution Document (EED) reviews, Test Readiness Reviews (TRR) and final reports reviews.

Responsible for resource management and security for assessments. Ensures project requirements, timelines, and costs don't exceed agreements contained within the CRD.

Develops project costs and manages project budget. Task Contracting Officer's Representative (TCOR).

Develops task orders, and works with COR to properly and fully charge contractor support to projects. Provides CPARS feedback.

Follows security directives and policies to protect classified client, and Operational Security (OPSEC) sensitive information.

Project lead for assigned projects, leads teams combined of military, government civilian and contractor personnel in field environments and garrison.